Laurie Prescott Post

US Patent:

6921480, Jul 26, 2005

Filed:

May 5, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/429996

Inventors:

Laurie Ann Post - Los Angeles CA, US

International Classification:

B01D029/085

US Classification:

210238, 249470, 249482, 2494931, 2494973, 249498, 249499

Abstract:

A flat foldable filter funnel having open and flat-folded configurations includes a base having an elongated aperture, and a generally wedge-shaped filter support. The filter support includes at least two opposing pleated walls, and at least two opposing sidewalls connected at a first end of the filter support to define a fluid flow aperture. At least a portion of the filter support extends through the elongated aperture. The filter funnel may also include a fine mesh adjacent to the fluid flow aperture. The filter funnel may be adapted to include a plurality of fluid flow apertures located on the sidewalls and pleated walls.